And the state of the economy. The committee will come to order. The chair is authorised to declare recess at any time. This hearing is called Monetary Policy and the state of the economy. I would like to start by addressing the elephant in the room. This president has made it clear that he has no understanding or respect for the independence of the Federal Reserve. Doesnt fed, have a clue. Most lled at this time difficult problem for the u. S. Hes ing to media reports discussed firing chairman powell just as hes fired others he with. Not agree lets be clear. It is essential that the federal maintain its executive e from the branch. So i urge chairman powell and other Federal Reserve board overnors not to submit to the High Pressure tactics of this president who continues to push economic nd harmful and social policies. Another issue i hope chairman powell will address is facebooks recently announced with 27 other crip toe to develop a currency and digital wallet. And others have raised
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But the legacy of the event is no longer just about the horrific mess as officials are now investigating at least one death in the nevada desert. Plus, the latest on a stunning and senseless killing at a college in texas. A 21yearold student shot pointblank by a man he didnt even know. As chilling as that was, wait until you hear what the alleged gunman said he planned to do next. And President Biden addressing Union Workers in philadelphia today, celebrating the American Economy as the strongest in the world. So why dont the American People believe it . We want to begin with the shocking and now deadly situation at the burning man festival. One person is dead and others are stranded as rain has turned it into a major, muddy mess. Were just getting an update here, liz, many of the revelers being able to leave soon. Tell us more about what were learning. Reporter this is an update just moments ago from burning man organizer es. Weve been waiting for this and they said they have decided
In Court Wednesday including trumps former white house chief of staff. More on the legal deadline theyre up against. In nevada, Tens Of Thousands trapped at the Burning Man Festival might soon find a way out. What is happening to make that possible . And the new rumors officials are debunking that have raised concerns about the health of festival goers. And here in manhattan, there will be thousands of new migrant students joining classes when the semester starts in just three days. How the city is handling the influx, and helping children find their footing this fall. We begin in Fulton County, georgia, ahead of another whirlwind week for former President Donald Trump and his 18 codefendants. For some the clock is ticking on the next step of this legal process, waive arraignment and make a plea or show up to court in person on wednesday. Mark meadows and john eastman are among the seven who have yet to make their movements known ahead of that approaching deadline. As for the former pr
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